Alrighty, checking in at 9:00 on THursday, we'll see how long this goes for this morning...
Beginning on the TV with the women's semifinal game; the USA women are playing against Russia, were down for most of the first half, but now on a 13-2 run to begin the fourth quarter to extend the lead to 11 with 9 minutes to go.
9:44--Some thoughts from what I saw yesterday on the Olympics--Usain Bolt is absolutely crazy. He ran a 19.30 200 yesterday.
Let me break that down for you, hold your hand so you understand how fast that is. During that race, you could take a full-size basketball court and ANOTHER 3-point line and put them together, and he ran that distance at roughly 3.75 seconds. Re-donkulous.
I loved watching the indoor volleyball yesterday. The men's team's setter is named Loy Ball (appropriate, right?) He is on his 5th Olympic team and has had microfracture surgery on both knees, multiple tats and a full beard. I like all of those things about him. They downed a pesky Serbian team yesterday in a grueling 5-set match. I do declare, if you get a chance, watch the indoor game at some point during the next few days.
However, the color commentator for the indoor volleyball is a complete no-talent. They were talking about how disappointing (head shaking) the men's team has been during the past 2 Olympics, and he termed it a "Hurricane Katrina-level disaster". Maybe not the best choice of words....
The best Olympic commercial is the one where they have the 1980's pre-game National Anthem from a Laker game being sung while the men's basketball team is practicing. Straight cash. Close second is any commercial involving AT&T..."Instead, we're going to spend the weekend with the techno twins!!"
9:43--Post-game interview with Taurasi. Her quote about getting chippy with some of the Russian team--"If you're not wearing the USA uniform, I don't care". I like that about her.
9:37--Americans win 67-52. My girl Hammon struggled mightily from the field for the CCCP, going 1-6 from the floor, and then the head coach hit her in the head with the pile of rubles she took to play with Russia.
9:33--Consecutive shots to the face, one from each squad, with USA leading 64-50 with 64-50 with 2:20 left. My girl Taurasi just hit a 25-footer and then pointed at someone afterward. USA and Russia are the only 2 countries who have won the gold medal in women's basketball.
9:28--Mother Russia just 1-10 from 3's, USA 10-28 mid 4-th quarter. If you have good guards in women's basketball, you have a good team. And if you have Sue Bird on your team, well, I'm searching for a textbook to put on my lap.
9:24--Last two mornings, NBC has shown USA indoor volleyball quarterfinals LIVE (FINALLY!! LIVE EVENTS!!). We won both matches in 5 sets, very exciting action. I believe indoor volleyball has reached 4th place on my favorite Olympics events list, just behind basketball, handball, and anything that isn't swimming or gymnastics.
9:22--women's team now up 12 with 6:45 to go and beginning to pull away. I really like watching Taurasi play, but I slowly feel as though she is the Manu of the women's game, she is always starting crap with the other team, chirping at refs, and makes huge shots when her teams needs them.
9:16-Talking about Becky Hammon. SHe is a South Dakotan, played at Colorado State, and is playing fo rthe Russian Olympic team this year...she gained citizenship while playing in Moscow this past summer, as many players do. She was the MVP of the WNBA a few years ago, but wasn't even on the 24-person Olympic Trials roster for the USA, so decided to apply for Russian citizenship. She is now the starting point guard for the Russian team.
I'm not sure how to feel about this one. She makes a ton of money in Russia and said she has always dreamed of playing in the Olympics, but felt slighted by not even being on the expanded roster. The Russian women's program is always one of the strongest in the world and so she knew she would be going to a top team with a chance at a gold medal. She had a rather impassioned interview on ESPN about 2 months ago about the whole situation and I felt as though she brought up a number of good points; plus, she isn't the only person that does this kind of thing at this point...don't forget everyone favorite Tri-Unity ADD caveman, Chris Kaman, somehow showed up on the German team this year.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
RAFFLE Travershamockery, R2, V1
Alrighty, here comes round 2, right back at that *ss!
Keep in mind, at this point in the draft, everyone feels really good about their first round pick (except Helsen, who immediately regrets his decision) and most of the teams feel really good after about a sixer.
So, here goes!
13-D Smith He completes his man-crush on the Cowboys with TERRELL OWENS, which I believe will set up a big run on WR in the 2nd round.
14-BPRUWITME. I see the 9-fingered one renewing his "Best NFC North Player Available" subscription and taking RYAN GRANT
15-Josh. This guy gets on the WR train with Dave (not the first time they've rode anywhere together, if you know what I mean, dude) and takes RANDY MOSS
16-Skot. I got the Lord Calvert-sponsored squad taking MARSHAWN LYNCH with this pick.
17-Helly. The Commish moves aside the textbook covering up his swimsuit area, awkwardly approaches the giant white paperboard with the Sharpie, takes REGGIE WAYNE to go with Manning, and announces, "It's the pants, the pleat in the pants....Don't act like you're not impressed!"
18-Andy. Needing to ensure having a RB on the field for opening day, since S Jax is still holding out, he takes MO JONES-DREW
19-BB. I have zero clue where to go here. I've never not went RB-RB to begin any fantasy league. I've got McGahee, Thomas Jones, Fast Willie Parker and Jamal Lewis staring me in the face, but there are a lot of intriguing WR options at this spot. I think I'm going to do what "they" say to do: stick with the RB combo dinner and select JAMAL LEWIS.
20-Uncle Timmy. He has the opposite of a chub for Willis McGahee, so he's out. I think Tim's going back to one of his favorite 2007 players with this pick and taking BRAYLON EDWARDS.
21-Nate Dogg. Nate needs a RB after taking Brady in Round 1....he's going WILLIE PARKER
22-Al-lendale. This is an interesting pick for the Al, because he is also looking at a lot of WR's in this spot. But I think he, too, will go for the old-school handy and take WILLIS MCGAHEE
23-Justin. The less-attractive (but--little known-fact...higher IQ) Wyant may pull the trigger on the 5th WR in the round here....but I think he takes THOMAS JONES
24-Trevor. Torres, already deep into a bottle of blue Maui, sees an "article" about Kim Kardashian on Flemmy's desk, pitches a tent, and takes her man REGGIE BUSH to end the second round.
Keep in mind, at this point in the draft, everyone feels really good about their first round pick (except Helsen, who immediately regrets his decision) and most of the teams feel really good after about a sixer.
So, here goes!
13-D Smith He completes his man-crush on the Cowboys with TERRELL OWENS, which I believe will set up a big run on WR in the 2nd round.
14-BPRUWITME. I see the 9-fingered one renewing his "Best NFC North Player Available" subscription and taking RYAN GRANT
15-Josh. This guy gets on the WR train with Dave (not the first time they've rode anywhere together, if you know what I mean, dude) and takes RANDY MOSS
16-Skot. I got the Lord Calvert-sponsored squad taking MARSHAWN LYNCH with this pick.
17-Helly. The Commish moves aside the textbook covering up his swimsuit area, awkwardly approaches the giant white paperboard with the Sharpie, takes REGGIE WAYNE to go with Manning, and announces, "It's the pants, the pleat in the pants....Don't act like you're not impressed!"
18-Andy. Needing to ensure having a RB on the field for opening day, since S Jax is still holding out, he takes MO JONES-DREW
19-BB. I have zero clue where to go here. I've never not went RB-RB to begin any fantasy league. I've got McGahee, Thomas Jones, Fast Willie Parker and Jamal Lewis staring me in the face, but there are a lot of intriguing WR options at this spot. I think I'm going to do what "they" say to do: stick with the RB combo dinner and select JAMAL LEWIS.
20-Uncle Timmy. He has the opposite of a chub for Willis McGahee, so he's out. I think Tim's going back to one of his favorite 2007 players with this pick and taking BRAYLON EDWARDS.
21-Nate Dogg. Nate needs a RB after taking Brady in Round 1....he's going WILLIE PARKER
22-Al-lendale. This is an interesting pick for the Al, because he is also looking at a lot of WR's in this spot. But I think he, too, will go for the old-school handy and take WILLIS MCGAHEE
23-Justin. The less-attractive (but--little known-fact...higher IQ) Wyant may pull the trigger on the 5th WR in the round here....but I think he takes THOMAS JONES
24-Trevor. Torres, already deep into a bottle of blue Maui, sees an "article" about Kim Kardashian on Flemmy's desk, pitches a tent, and takes her man REGGIE BUSH to end the second round.
Monday, August 18, 2008
RAFFLE 2008 Travershamockery V. 1
Alrighty, let the overly insane amount of ridiculous things being said about the RAFFLE begin!!
Here's my first mock draft, following the draft order getting set last weekend. The selections below are based largely on speculation, happenstance, rumor and innuendo, or the same set of facts that practically every gel-hair uses on the Fox Sports fantasy football show.
1-Trevor. Last year's playoff shocker, the boys return to find themselves with the top spot of the draft. Here's hoping Torres can find his way to the draft on time to make his selection...which I believe will be LADANIAN TOMLINSON.
2-Justin. The Snitches overcame a Shawn Alexander first-round selection last year by going Moss-Peterson with their next 2 picks. I think that Justin still has a chub for ADRIAN PETERSON and will take him with the 2nd overall pick.
3.-Al-abama. Last year's dominant team rolled to the RAFFLE '07 crown, then selected this slot to begin the drafting selection. His reasoning is so he does not have to make the "Tom Brady Decision", but if the above two picks go down that way, then Dreamy Tom is sitting on the table.
However, Al has made no secret for his full-on pocket rocket for BRIAN WESTBROOK, who I believe Al will be selecting with this pick....
4.-Nate....leaving TOM BRADY staring Natron in the face.
5.-Timmy. Allendale's newest student-bodyslammer has some morning wood for Brady, and there is no way Brady gets past this pick. However, with Brady away, Tim should look toward JOSEPH ADDAI with this selection.
6.-BB. Leaving me with MARIAN BARBER. I kind of want to take him simply so I can say "Marian the Barbarian" roughly 4,109 times before I trade him prior to Week 5.
7.-Andy. I believe this is where the draft gets really interesting. There are a number of RB's available with minor questions along with multiple QB options. I have the Hammer taking STEVEN JACKSON with this pick.
8.-Helly. Jason has made it absolutely clear since his Seagulls went in the toilet last year that he has a awkward 7th-grade, I-cant-control-what's-happening, put-your-textbook-over-it Ron LeFlore for a first-round QB. In this scenario, he can select PEYTON MANNING, start chanting "Cut That Meat!", then remember no team which selected a QB in the first round of the RAFFLE has ever made the playoffs.
9.-Skot. I see this guy polishing off 2 cheesewurst after winning the pre-draft golf scramble, then taking FRANK GORE, followed by drinking the strongest mixed drink in Muskegon County. And that's exactly what I like about this guy!
10.-Josh. He pulled the Peyton Manning trigger in the first round last year, and was rewarded with the worst record in the league. Josh is a lot smarter than me and should learn from that mistake. I've got him trying to take a chance on LARRY JOHNSON, who missed half the season last year but still put up some good numbers.
11.-BPRUWITME. The league's newest fiancee has usually selected based on the "Best NFC North Player Available" factor. Using that theory, well quite frankly I have zero idea who he would draft right here. We'll say he goes outside the division and takes CLINTON PORTIS, especially with Ladell Betts at less than 100% and a new coach in place in Washington.
12.-Dave. Moorland's favorite son finished fourth in the league last year, but chose to pick at the rear-end of the draft, which seems exactly right for him. I see him beginning what should be a very interesting second round by going with a TONY ROMO-TERRELL OWENS poo poo platter to end the first round and begin the second.
Here's my first mock draft, following the draft order getting set last weekend. The selections below are based largely on speculation, happenstance, rumor and innuendo, or the same set of facts that practically every gel-hair uses on the Fox Sports fantasy football show.
1-Trevor. Last year's playoff shocker, the boys return to find themselves with the top spot of the draft. Here's hoping Torres can find his way to the draft on time to make his selection...which I believe will be LADANIAN TOMLINSON.
2-Justin. The Snitches overcame a Shawn Alexander first-round selection last year by going Moss-Peterson with their next 2 picks. I think that Justin still has a chub for ADRIAN PETERSON and will take him with the 2nd overall pick.
3.-Al-abama. Last year's dominant team rolled to the RAFFLE '07 crown, then selected this slot to begin the drafting selection. His reasoning is so he does not have to make the "Tom Brady Decision", but if the above two picks go down that way, then Dreamy Tom is sitting on the table.
However, Al has made no secret for his full-on pocket rocket for BRIAN WESTBROOK, who I believe Al will be selecting with this pick....
4.-Nate....leaving TOM BRADY staring Natron in the face.
5.-Timmy. Allendale's newest student-bodyslammer has some morning wood for Brady, and there is no way Brady gets past this pick. However, with Brady away, Tim should look toward JOSEPH ADDAI with this selection.
6.-BB. Leaving me with MARIAN BARBER. I kind of want to take him simply so I can say "Marian the Barbarian" roughly 4,109 times before I trade him prior to Week 5.
7.-Andy. I believe this is where the draft gets really interesting. There are a number of RB's available with minor questions along with multiple QB options. I have the Hammer taking STEVEN JACKSON with this pick.
8.-Helly. Jason has made it absolutely clear since his Seagulls went in the toilet last year that he has a awkward 7th-grade, I-cant-control-what's-happening, put-your-textbook-over-it Ron LeFlore for a first-round QB. In this scenario, he can select PEYTON MANNING, start chanting "Cut That Meat!", then remember no team which selected a QB in the first round of the RAFFLE has ever made the playoffs.
9.-Skot. I see this guy polishing off 2 cheesewurst after winning the pre-draft golf scramble, then taking FRANK GORE, followed by drinking the strongest mixed drink in Muskegon County. And that's exactly what I like about this guy!
10.-Josh. He pulled the Peyton Manning trigger in the first round last year, and was rewarded with the worst record in the league. Josh is a lot smarter than me and should learn from that mistake. I've got him trying to take a chance on LARRY JOHNSON, who missed half the season last year but still put up some good numbers.
11.-BPRUWITME. The league's newest fiancee has usually selected based on the "Best NFC North Player Available" factor. Using that theory, well quite frankly I have zero idea who he would draft right here. We'll say he goes outside the division and takes CLINTON PORTIS, especially with Ladell Betts at less than 100% and a new coach in place in Washington.
12.-Dave. Moorland's favorite son finished fourth in the league last year, but chose to pick at the rear-end of the draft, which seems exactly right for him. I see him beginning what should be a very interesting second round by going with a TONY ROMO-TERRELL OWENS poo poo platter to end the first round and begin the second.
Friday, August 15, 2008
Olympic Hoopies and crazy-eyed quasi-Dave
I love Olympic basketball. Love it. Cannot get enough of it. Women's or Men's. Need it, want it, can't get enough of it. I have definitely built my mornings this week around watching both teams play in the morning.
The international game is fun to watch--offensive goaltending is allowed, the 3-point line is obscenely short (but is getting moved back after these Olympic games, which isn't necessarily a bad thing), every player on the good teams can shoot, pass, and dribble, the reffing is unquestionably erratic, but everyone just accepts it and doesn't complain (that much), and it genuinely looks like the men's team actually cares this year, in stark contrast to 2004.
Now, having expressed my deepest affections for this game....NBC just needs to stop worshipping at the Michael Phelps altar.
I mean it. Stop. It. Right. Now.
I honestly remember watching a ton of the Summer Olympics in 2004 and 2000. I just don't remember there being this many swimming events. I went to bed last night and swimming was on. I got to the computer today, AND SWIMMING WAS STILL GOING ON!!! How many different lengths for EVERY SINGLE swimming style are there? The last time I checked, there wasn't a 150 or 500-meter dash, or a 600-meter relay on the track.
I get that Phelps set an unbelievable record, he's all rocked up, etc. I get it. But this isn't a soap opera that you can control the plot and characters on. There are SO many different events going on with great stories that simply are getting pawned off to the other channels or simple highlights. And what happens when this neverending slate of swimming events stops? Then who does Bob Costas turns to for his man crushing on primetime television?
I assume one reason NBC is focusing so much on ALL the swimming is because of the amount of drug-fuelded stories there have been on the track side, and those events don't start until this weekend. Nevertheless, this just needs to stop with all the swimming. And don't even get me started on synchronized diving. Are we really supposed to get excited to watch 2 people dive at the same time and understand that if one guy has his toes pointed, and the other one doesn't, then you get points taken off for it? How about we watch boxing--if one guy gets hit in the face, the other dude gets a point. I like that. Simple.
I also hope both the men's and women's hoopie team start getting their games shown on NBC, and why in the name of Larry Herndon doesn't NBC take about a 5-minute segment of every men's game and show them on primetime? There have been some redonkulous dunks by Bron-Bron and Kobe. I don't want to hear about broadcasting restrictions. That's a bunch of garbage. The Olympics already schedules certain events based on American Primetime television coverage. Something can be changed if it needs to be changed.
Here are the sports that need more coverage
Indoor volleyball--Let's be honest, who isn't watching women's indoor volleyball if that's on? And the men's game is insane--they look like they all have 48" verticals and they cram and slam the ball.
Boxing--See above.
Water polo--It's 12 people in the pool at the same time kicking the crap out of each other. I'll take it.
Shooting--You can't tell me the NRA wouldn't sponsor this?
Men's Basketball--EVERY GAME needs to be on. EVERY GAME. I said it.
The international game is fun to watch--offensive goaltending is allowed, the 3-point line is obscenely short (but is getting moved back after these Olympic games, which isn't necessarily a bad thing), every player on the good teams can shoot, pass, and dribble, the reffing is unquestionably erratic, but everyone just accepts it and doesn't complain (that much), and it genuinely looks like the men's team actually cares this year, in stark contrast to 2004.
Now, having expressed my deepest affections for this game....NBC just needs to stop worshipping at the Michael Phelps altar.
I mean it. Stop. It. Right. Now.
I honestly remember watching a ton of the Summer Olympics in 2004 and 2000. I just don't remember there being this many swimming events. I went to bed last night and swimming was on. I got to the computer today, AND SWIMMING WAS STILL GOING ON!!! How many different lengths for EVERY SINGLE swimming style are there? The last time I checked, there wasn't a 150 or 500-meter dash, or a 600-meter relay on the track.
I get that Phelps set an unbelievable record, he's all rocked up, etc. I get it. But this isn't a soap opera that you can control the plot and characters on. There are SO many different events going on with great stories that simply are getting pawned off to the other channels or simple highlights. And what happens when this neverending slate of swimming events stops? Then who does Bob Costas turns to for his man crushing on primetime television?
I assume one reason NBC is focusing so much on ALL the swimming is because of the amount of drug-fuelded stories there have been on the track side, and those events don't start until this weekend. Nevertheless, this just needs to stop with all the swimming. And don't even get me started on synchronized diving. Are we really supposed to get excited to watch 2 people dive at the same time and understand that if one guy has his toes pointed, and the other one doesn't, then you get points taken off for it? How about we watch boxing--if one guy gets hit in the face, the other dude gets a point. I like that. Simple.
I also hope both the men's and women's hoopie team start getting their games shown on NBC, and why in the name of Larry Herndon doesn't NBC take about a 5-minute segment of every men's game and show them on primetime? There have been some redonkulous dunks by Bron-Bron and Kobe. I don't want to hear about broadcasting restrictions. That's a bunch of garbage. The Olympics already schedules certain events based on American Primetime television coverage. Something can be changed if it needs to be changed.
Here are the sports that need more coverage
Indoor volleyball--Let's be honest, who isn't watching women's indoor volleyball if that's on? And the men's game is insane--they look like they all have 48" verticals and they cram and slam the ball.
Boxing--See above.
Water polo--It's 12 people in the pool at the same time kicking the crap out of each other. I'll take it.
Shooting--You can't tell me the NRA wouldn't sponsor this?
Men's Basketball--EVERY GAME needs to be on. EVERY GAME. I said it.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
8-13 "Eh" List
I've done the hate and the love list. Today, I'm going to break new ground with the "eh" list. This is a list of things I can go either way on...as you can imagine, this list is a rarity for a blathering idiot like myself, but there are some things I need to speak about that I am unsure which way to go....
NBC Primetime Olympic Coverage. I openly admit to getting sucked in EVERY year by the Summer Olympics. They could show virtually anything and I'm watching it--wrestling, whitewater rafting down a manmade "river", fencing, cake decorating, whatever. But I'm tiring of the primetime sked at this point--taped synchronized diving (which I truly didn't know existed before 3 nites ago), followed by a Mary Carillo piece about something dealing with Chinese culture, then some gymnastics and swimming. I need some more Logan Tom, hoopies, and boxing on my primetime lineup. Speaking of swimming...
Michael Phelps. Yes, I get it--he's won the most golds EVER in the history of EVER. Did you know his schedule is crazy? Who knew? Guess what--ANYONE's schedule at his age is crazy. Bob Costas LOVES to say that all Phelps does is eat, sleep and swim. You could substitute virtually any verb in for "swim" in that trinity of action for any single employed 20something male. For example..."All Flemmy does is eat, sleep and play guitar hero" "All BB does is eat, sleep and talk" "All Ryno does is eat, sleep, and murder the English language" Plus, as Al brought up earlier in the week, he looks a LOT like our crazy-eyed roomie Dave from Country Place days.
Upcoming network TV season. With the amount of cable channels around, the constant pimping of new shows on network TV just seems to fall flat at this point in our world.
Gary Sheffield. The Tigers wed themselves to a LOT of questionably contracts and people over the past 2 seasons. He's one of them. It's not really surprising that Shef, who has played for, in order, the Brewers, Padres, Marlins, Dodgers, Braves, Yankees and Tigers, isn't happy being somewhere. He's 39, broken down, and on the books for one MORE year at over 14 million American dollars. The Tigers are as much to blame for this as Shef is.
Borat.
NFL preseason football.
Everyone Loves Raymond/King of Queens. Same show. Same plot. Same wife who they cast who is just good-looking enough who you know would not ever be with that guy in the real world. Same kooky friends and parents of the main character. It is an affront to society that these two shows are slowly shoving Seinfeld and Simpsons off the late afternoon television lineups in this great country of ours.
NBC Primetime Olympic Coverage. I openly admit to getting sucked in EVERY year by the Summer Olympics. They could show virtually anything and I'm watching it--wrestling, whitewater rafting down a manmade "river", fencing, cake decorating, whatever. But I'm tiring of the primetime sked at this point--taped synchronized diving (which I truly didn't know existed before 3 nites ago), followed by a Mary Carillo piece about something dealing with Chinese culture, then some gymnastics and swimming. I need some more Logan Tom, hoopies, and boxing on my primetime lineup. Speaking of swimming...
Michael Phelps. Yes, I get it--he's won the most golds EVER in the history of EVER. Did you know his schedule is crazy? Who knew? Guess what--ANYONE's schedule at his age is crazy. Bob Costas LOVES to say that all Phelps does is eat, sleep and swim. You could substitute virtually any verb in for "swim" in that trinity of action for any single employed 20something male. For example..."All Flemmy does is eat, sleep and play guitar hero" "All BB does is eat, sleep and talk" "All Ryno does is eat, sleep, and murder the English language" Plus, as Al brought up earlier in the week, he looks a LOT like our crazy-eyed roomie Dave from Country Place days.
Upcoming network TV season. With the amount of cable channels around, the constant pimping of new shows on network TV just seems to fall flat at this point in our world.
Gary Sheffield. The Tigers wed themselves to a LOT of questionably contracts and people over the past 2 seasons. He's one of them. It's not really surprising that Shef, who has played for, in order, the Brewers, Padres, Marlins, Dodgers, Braves, Yankees and Tigers, isn't happy being somewhere. He's 39, broken down, and on the books for one MORE year at over 14 million American dollars. The Tigers are as much to blame for this as Shef is.
Borat.
NFL preseason football.
Everyone Loves Raymond/King of Queens. Same show. Same plot. Same wife who they cast who is just good-looking enough who you know would not ever be with that guy in the real world. Same kooky friends and parents of the main character. It is an affront to society that these two shows are slowly shoving Seinfeld and Simpsons off the late afternoon television lineups in this great country of ours.
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
8-6 Love List
10-2009 NCAA College Football. Although a tad bit easy recruiting-wise, it is still fun to build up crappy programs.
9-Michael Curry calling Rodney Stuckey the Pistons "6th starter" yesterday. Although Helly pointed out that, if he did begin games with 6 starters it would likely result in an automatic technical foul, I do enjoy hearing Stuckey's name being mentioned as a starter....fingers crossed a move is made at some point this season.
8-Glasses of wine in the summer
7-The RAFFLE
6-Cubs fans. Simply because this has happened nearly every year this decade about this time, where they suddenly burst forward from everywhere proclaiming their love of the Cubs as well as how they will win the World Series. Well, even in an incredibly watered-down National League, they may have the best roster, but they are relying on Kerry Wood, Rich Harden, Derrick Lee, and Alfonso Soriano to carry them...all of whom have, in the past 3 years, suffered a myriad of injuries keeping them frequently inactive.
5-Calls from Al between 3:18 and 4:41 in the afternoon with his HUGE update.
4-Chocolate milk
3-Wedding Crashers
2-Fountain Coke
1-Fantasy Football, GD I love it
9-Michael Curry calling Rodney Stuckey the Pistons "6th starter" yesterday. Although Helly pointed out that, if he did begin games with 6 starters it would likely result in an automatic technical foul, I do enjoy hearing Stuckey's name being mentioned as a starter....fingers crossed a move is made at some point this season.
8-Glasses of wine in the summer
7-The RAFFLE
6-Cubs fans. Simply because this has happened nearly every year this decade about this time, where they suddenly burst forward from everywhere proclaiming their love of the Cubs as well as how they will win the World Series. Well, even in an incredibly watered-down National League, they may have the best roster, but they are relying on Kerry Wood, Rich Harden, Derrick Lee, and Alfonso Soriano to carry them...all of whom have, in the past 3 years, suffered a myriad of injuries keeping them frequently inactive.
5-Calls from Al between 3:18 and 4:41 in the afternoon with his HUGE update.
4-Chocolate milk
3-Wedding Crashers
2-Fountain Coke
1-Fantasy Football, GD I love it
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
7-30 Love List
10--Summer
9--Step-Brother. Movie is flat-out funny and profanity-laced and is a must-see
8--Golf
7--Original Nintendo
6--Mandatory SHS computer training
5--Lindsay Hunter
4--Having a bed
3--My new friend...
2--Fountain coke
1--Doing a mock RAFFLE draft with Al for over an hour on the phone yesterday WITHOUT knowing who was in the league, the league order, or where either one of us were drafting at. Winners prepare to win....
9--Step-Brother. Movie is flat-out funny and profanity-laced and is a must-see
8--Golf
7--Original Nintendo
6--Mandatory SHS computer training
5--Lindsay Hunter
4--Having a bed
3--My new friend...
2--Fountain coke
1--Doing a mock RAFFLE draft with Al for over an hour on the phone yesterday WITHOUT knowing who was in the league, the league order, or where either one of us were drafting at. Winners prepare to win....
2 months, 3 states, and a job later....
I can't apologize enough for not having posted in 2 months, but without regular computer access (or a place to live for roughly 7 of those weeks, either) it was tough to do. Long story short--new job at Sturgis High School--HS English, Varsity Girl's Basketball, (possibly) JV girl's tennis, lots of interesting things in the last 2 months of my life have happened....rather than go back thru them, we will go forward..."Life should be looked at through the windshield, rather than the rear-view mirror"
Will attempt to begin semi-regular posting about life, and specifically the impending RAFFLE DRAFT (2008 team name--Prestige Unlimited) as well as posting about my hoop program (TROJAN PRIDE!!!)
Will attempt to begin semi-regular posting about life, and specifically the impending RAFFLE DRAFT (2008 team name--Prestige Unlimited) as well as posting about my hoop program (TROJAN PRIDE!!!)
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
5-28 Love List
#10--PTI
#9--Kevin Smith movies not named "Jersey Girl"
#8--Seinfeld episodes
#7--Sam Cassell. Odd, but he deserves to be on this list, since he is usually the Pistons' best player when he is on the floor. As stated previously, Eddie House only looked good in the last series because the Cavs bench was THAT BAD.
#6--Cram Max. I love this guy. So angry, and so fun to watch
#5--Getting 18 holes in on a 74 degree May afternoon
#4--Mr. Herbert, the old guy on "Family Guy". Hey there muscly-arm, you wanna come down to the basement? I got a bunch of popsicles down there. MMMMMMMMMMMM.
#3--Stuckey. He needs to play at least 20 minutes a game here on out. Anything less is inexcusable
#2--Mall Chinese food.
#1--Billups gutting it out for the good of the franchise. Here's hoping the Pistons can do some voodoo magic on his hammy and squeeze aboot 16 points and 10 assists out of it for a win tonite. I'm still sticking to my original prediction--Pistons in 6.
#9--Kevin Smith movies not named "Jersey Girl"
#8--Seinfeld episodes
#7--Sam Cassell. Odd, but he deserves to be on this list, since he is usually the Pistons' best player when he is on the floor. As stated previously, Eddie House only looked good in the last series because the Cavs bench was THAT BAD.
#6--Cram Max. I love this guy. So angry, and so fun to watch
#5--Getting 18 holes in on a 74 degree May afternoon
#4--Mr. Herbert, the old guy on "Family Guy". Hey there muscly-arm, you wanna come down to the basement? I got a bunch of popsicles down there. MMMMMMMMMMMM.
#3--Stuckey. He needs to play at least 20 minutes a game here on out. Anything less is inexcusable
#2--Mall Chinese food.
#1--Billups gutting it out for the good of the franchise. Here's hoping the Pistons can do some voodoo magic on his hammy and squeeze aboot 16 points and 10 assists out of it for a win tonite. I'm still sticking to my original prediction--Pistons in 6.
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